Hello (Pop Smoke song)
{{Short description|2021 single by Pop Smoke featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Hello
| type = single
| artist = Pop Smoke featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie
| album = Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (Deluxe)
| released = {{Start date|2021|2|09}}
| recorded =
| genre =
| length = 3:09
| label =
| writer =
- Bashar Jackson
- Julius Dubose
- Alex Petit
- Ricardo Lamarre
- Steven Victor
- Jason Avalos
| producer =
- CashMoneyAP
- Rico Beats
| prev_title = Black Mask
| prev_title2= Double G
| chronology = Pop Smoke
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = AP
| next_year = 2021
| misc =
{{extra chronology
| artist = A Boogie wit da Hoodie
| type = single
| prev_title = Flood My Wrist
| prev_year = 2020
| title = Hello
| year = 2021
| next_title = Track Star (Remix)
| next_year = 2021
}}
}}
"Hello" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, from the deluxe edition of the former's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020) as well as the EP For The Night (2020). It was written by the two artists alongside Steven Victor, Jason Avalos, and the song's producers, CashMoneyAP and Rico Beats. "Hello" was released as the sixth single from the album on February 9, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records.
The song features a piano, strings, and drum instrumentation. In the lyrics, Pop Smoke references basketball player Manu Ginóbili and A Boogie wit da Hoodie declares himself the king of New York City while stating that Pop Smoke would also hold that title if he were still alive. It peaked at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 while reaching the top-40 of charts in Greece and Canada. The song was certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Background and release
Pop Smoke's manager Steven Victor first announced on July 8, 2020, through his Twitter account that a song with A Boogie wit da Hoodie was coming out.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StevenVictor/status/1280909296759386112|last=Victor|first=Steven|title=@RICOBEATS X @CashMoneyAp be like Culpepper X Randy Moss. Boogie slid like he hit black ice in Ben Lust a&r|publisher=Twitter|date=July 8, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=July 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708171511/https://twitter.com/StevenVictor/status/1280909296759386112|url-status=live}} "Hello" was released on the deluxe edition of the Pop Smoke's posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (2020), as the thirtieth track on July 20, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/07/19/pop-smoke-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon-deluxe-stream/|title=Pop Smoke's 'Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (Deluxe)'|work=Rap-Up|date=July 19, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=January 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113063659/https://www.rap-up.com/2020/07/19/pop-smoke-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon-deluxe-stream/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/07/stream-pop-smoke-deluxe-edition-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon-album/|title=Pop Smoke's New Album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon Receives Deluxe Edition: Stream|work=Consequence of Sound|last=Schatz|first=Lake|date=July 20, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=January 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110124959/https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/07/stream-pop-smoke-deluxe-edition-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon-album/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/stream-deluxe-version-of-pop-smokes-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon|title=Stream the Deluxe Version of Pop Smoke's 'Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon'|work=Complex|last=Evans|first=Gavin|date=July 19, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128104818/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/stream-deluxe-version-of-pop-smokes-shoot-for-the-stars-aim-for-the-moon|url-status=live}} The song was later serviced to US rhythmic contemporary radio as the sixth single from the album on February 9, 2021, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records.{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210130162438/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-01-30|title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases|publisher=All Access|access-date=February 9, 2021}} The song was written by Pop Smoke and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, who are credited under their legal names of Bashar Jackson and Julius Dubose, alongside Victor, Jason Avalos, Alex Petit and Ricardo Lamarre. The track was produced by the latter two, respectively known as CashMoneyAP and Rico Beats.
Composition and reception
According to Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop, the production of "Hello" consists of an "oppressive drumline, juxtaposed beautifully over an emotional blend of piano and string".{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pop-smoke-and-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-put-on-for-new-york-with-hello-new-song.1987987.html|title=Pop Smoke & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Put On For New York With 'Hello'|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Findlay|first=Mitch|date=July 22, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021}} Pop Smoke references basketball player Manu Ginóbili, who played for the San Antonio Spurs, in the songs lyrics{{cite web|url=https://airalamo.com/2020/07/20/san-antonio-spurs-rap-ginobili-pop-smoke/|title=San Antonio Spurs: Rap's appreciation of Manu Ginobili persists with Pop Smoke|publisher=FanSided|last=Carter|first=Dylan|date=July 20, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021}} rapping: "I like my bitches redbone, ass fat, jello, Lightskin, yellow, iced out, hello, I'm the king of New York, Melo, Black hair by the regis and pelloAsk around, niggas know me, I'm in Europe with Ginobli."{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/english/listen-to-latest-official-english-music-audio-song-hello-sung-by-pop-smoke-featuring-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie/videoshow/77141111.cms|title=Listen To Latest Official English Music Audio Song 'Hello' Sung By Pop Smoke Featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|work=The Times of India|date=July 25, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=July 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725054934/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/english/listen-to-latest-official-english-music-audio-song-hello-sung-by-pop-smoke-featuring-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie/videoshow/77141111.cms|url-status=live}} A Boogie wit da Hoodie declares himself the king of New York City while saying he would have shared the title with Pop Smoke if he were still alive.{{cite web|url=https://www.sohh.com/steven-victor-reveals-the-fate-of-more-pop-smoke-music-coming/|title=Steven Victor Reveals The Fate Of More Pop Smoke Music Coming|publisher=SOHH|last=Goossens|first=Chris|date=July 22, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=March 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312043942/https://www.sohh.com/steven-victor-reveals-the-fate-of-more-pop-smoke-music-coming/|url-status=live}}
Findlay opined that it is "surprising they didn't put this one on the original album, as it's easily one of the best songs we've seen from both projects". Pandora named "Hello" one of the most "liked" songs of mid-late 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Pandora-Reveals-Songs-of-the-Summer-2020-20200813|title=Pandora Reveals Songs of the Summer 2020|publisher=BroadwayWorld|date=August 13, 2020|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925112851/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Pandora-Reveals-Songs-of-the-Summer-2020-20200813|url-status=live}} In an interview with The Source, English actor Damson Idris explained why he loved the song: I was in [Los Angeles], and I went and in a got loud car, I never do that. I got a G-Wagon and the song was playing. Someone got in my car and played it and my shoulders just couldn't stop. Then I saw the video and I just saw the energy that he had when he performed that song. And, you know, in dedication to him, I wanted it to be on my top 50 Spotify.{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2021/02/24/damson-idris-john-singleton/|title=Damson Idris Says John Singleton Left 'The Code' To Complete Season 4 Of 'Snowfall'|work=The Source|date=February 25, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=February 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224175035/https://thesource.com/2021/02/24/damson-idris-john-singleton/|url-status=live}} Bobby Shmurda shared a video of himself listening to "Hello" after serving six years in prison.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bobby-shmurda-jams-to-pop-smoke-fans-want-collab-news.127309.html|title=Bobby Shmurda Jams To Pop Smoke, Fans Want Collab|work=HotNewHipHop|last=Marie|first=Ericka|date=February 25, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226095032/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bobby-shmurda-jams-to-pop-smoke-fans-want-collab-news.127309.html|url-status=live}}
Commercial performance
"Hello" initially charted and peaked at number one on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart,{{Cite magazine|title=Pop Smoke Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/pop-smoke/chart-history/hbu/|url-status=live|access-date=March 3, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=January 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128013714/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop-smoke/chart-history/HBU}} spending a milestone 24 weeks on the chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/pop-smoke/chart-history/hbu/|title=Pop Smoke Chart History - Bubbling Under Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 22, 2021}} The song later entered the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 83, while reaching number 32 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Rhythmic charts. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single a platinum certification, which denotes one million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams. The song further charted at number 14 in Greece,{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html|title=Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International)|publisher=International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece|language=el|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611055940/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html|url-status=live}} number 31 on the Canadian Hot 100, number 53 in Switzerland, number 87 in Germany, number 73 in Austria,{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/singles-chart|title=ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 7, 2020|archive-date=December 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216230939/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesSinglesAccreds2019.htm|url-status=live}} number 76 in Ireland, number 98 in Portugal.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.{{Cite web|title=Credits / Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon (Deluxe) / Pop Smoke|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/149131469/credits|publisher=Tidal|access-date=February 3, 2021|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216125002/https://listen.tidal.com/album/149131469/credits|url-status=live}}
- Pop Smoke{{spaced ndash}} vocals, songwriter
- A Boogie wit da Hoodie{{spaced ndash}} vocals, songwriter
- CashMoneyAP{{spaced ndash}} production, programming, songwriter
- Rico Beats{{spaced ndash}} production, programming, songwriter
- Steven Victor{{spaced ndash}} songwriter
- L3gion{{spaced ndash}} additional production, programming, songwriter
- Jess Jackson{{spaced ndash}} mastering engineer, mixing engineer
- Alex Estevez{{spaced ndash}} recording engineer
- Nate Alford{{spaced ndash}} recording engineer
- Rose Adams{{spaced ndash}} assistant mixing engineer
- Sage Skolfield{{spaced ndash}} assistant mixing engineer
- Sean Solymar{{spaced ndash}} assistant mixing engineer
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Hello" ! scope="col"| Chart (2020–2021) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Austria|73|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|song=Hello|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021}} |
| {{single chart|Canada|31|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021|refname="can"}} |
| {{single chart|Germany|87|songid=2072588|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|song=Hello|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021|refname="germ"}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardglobal200|102|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=November 25, 2021}} |
| scope="row"| Greece International (IFPI)
| 14 |
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| {{single chart|Ireland3|76|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021|refname="ire"}} |
| {{single chart|Portugal|98|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|song=Hello|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021|refname="port"}} |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2020-08-28|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=August 3, 2020|access-date=August 3, 2020}}
| 37 |
| scope="row"| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan){{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/215?dspy=2021&dspp=12|title=Swedish Heatseeker Chart – 11 september 2020|access-date=September 11, 2020}}
| 4 |
| {{single chart|Switzerland|53|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|song=Hello|rowheader=true|access-date=February 3, 2021|refname="switz"}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|83|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=May 25, 2021|refname="UShot100"}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|32|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=March 16, 2021|refname="uship"}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|2|artist=Pop Smoke|rowheader=true|access-date=May 25, 2021|refname="rym"}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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|+ 2021 year-end chart positions for "Hello" ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2021}}
| 87 |
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| scope="row"| US Rhythmic (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/rhythmic-songs/|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 2, 2021}}
| 14 |
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications and sales for "Hello"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|artist=Pop Smoke|title=Hello|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2020|certyear=2021|access-date=April 25, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|artist=Pop Smoke|title=Hello|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2020|certyear=2024|access-date=July 14, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|artist=A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|type=single|award=Platinum|number=4|relyear=2020|certyear=2023|access-date=May 27, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2020|certyear=2025|access-date=March 20, 2025}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2020|certyear=2023|access-date=June 1, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Italy|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2020|certyear=2021|id=9230|access-date=November 2, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2020|certyear=2024|source=radioscope|access-date=January 12, 2025}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Poland|artist=Pop Smoke|title=Hello|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2020|certyear=2023|access-date=June 9, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Portugal|artist=Pop Smoke feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie|title=Hello|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2020|certyear=2021|id=file_2021-04-08-15-43-27.pdf|access-date=October 3, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Pop Smoke/A Boogie wit Da|title=Hello|type=single|award=Gold|id=2835-5681-1|relyear=2020|certyear=2024|access-date=March 22, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Pop Smoke|title=Hello|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2020|certyear=2021|access-date=March 9, 2021|refname="riaa"}}
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Greece|artist=Pop Smoke|title=Hello|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2021|certyear=2021|certweek=9|id=20210315181113|access-date=October 26, 2021}}
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References
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